L'Alpi Trail de Pichauris

L'Alpi Trail de Pichauris is a trail-running weekend in Allauch, near Marseille in the Bouches-du-Rhône. Held in early November, it offers runners several options in the hills, with short trail distances of approximately 12 km and 21 km, longer routes around 44 km, and an ultra option of about 82 to 85 km. The event also features relay formats and contributes to the UTMB Index, attracting both casual off-road runners and those pursuing challenging mountain objectives. The routes traverse the Pichauris Regional Park and the Garlaban massif, utilizing dirt trails instead of asphalt. Runners ascend hills associated with Marcel Pagnol, cross valleys, pass through Provençal garrigue, and gain views over the bay of Marseille. The terrain incorporates mountain and cliff sections, making even the shorter races more than a simple countryside jog. The event has welcomed nature-loving runners since 2015, providing options suitable for initial trail attempts and demanding enough for experienced ultra runners.